Kubernetes is an open-source platform for automating the deployment, scaling, and
management of containerized applications. Originally designed by Google, it is now
maintained by the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF).
Key Features:
- **Container Orchestration**: Kubernetes automates the deployment, scaling, and
management of containerized applications across clusters of machines.
- **Scalability**: Kubernetes can scale applications up or down efficiently based
on demand.
- **Self-Healing**: Kubernetes can automatically replace failed containers,
ensuring high availability.
- **Load Balancing**: It provides load balancing for applications by distributing
network traffic across multiple containers.
- **Service Discovery**: Automatically discovers services running within the
cluster and allows for communication between them.
Common Uses:
- Microservices architecture
- Cloud-native applications
- Hybrid cloud environments
Kubernetes has become the standard tool for managing containerized applications,
making it a crucial skill for developers and DevOps teams.